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Over 4000 solid organ transplants are carried out annually in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland. These patients are commenced on essential immunosuppression therapy, which increases the likelihood...

It is often assumed that polymeric formula is more palatable than elemental formula however there is limited research to support this assumption. This study aimed firstly to compare the palatability...

Bariatric surgery improves health outcomes in the obese and reduces some aspects of obesity-associated systemic inflammation. Little is known however about its effects on circulating TNF-related apoptosis-inducing...

The impact of cephalic phase on postprandial insulin response is well documented however its effects on postprandial blood glucose remain inconsistent. The purpose of the current study was to assess...

Barium is a glass constituent and a component of plastic additives, and may migrate from containers and devices into solutions. As barium is a toxic element, all steps involved in the preparation of...

: Metabolically healthy obese (MHO) patients have a lower cardiovascular risk than obese subjects who present obesity-associated comorbidities. We aimed to compare obese patients from these two groups...

It is possible to control Crohn's disease by dietary therapy involving the detection and exclusion from the patient's diet of foods which provoke symptoms. The effects of such treatment on pregnancy...

Some problems such as gastroesophageal reflux, vomiting and diarrhea are cited complications associated with enteral nutrition. Half-solidified formulas can reduce these problems; however, such formulas...

In younger individuals a lower rather than a higher glycemic load (GL) meal has been shown to benefit cognition and mood; however the data in older and middle aged adults is limited and conflicting....

"Good nutritional practice (GNP) that is screening, planning, monitoring and follow-up is mandatory for patients at nutritional risk". In 2012, accreditation in all Danish hospitals had been achieved...

Unintentional weight loss (UWL) is common in older adults, occurring in 27% of those aged 65 years and older, and is associated with increased mortality. It is critical to identify and treat the causes...

Eggs are a ubiquitous and important source of dietary cholesterol and nutrients, yet their relationship to coronary heart disease (CHD) remains unclear. While some data have suggested a positive association...

Dyslipidemia is involved with in development of cardiovascular diseases and obesity, exercise is recommended as a successful intervention. Dietary l-arginine (l-arg) supplementation may improve in lipid...

Obesity (BMI ≥30 kg/m²) is associated with a number of chronic health problems such as diabetes, heart disease, hypertension and cancer. Epidemiological data has linked obesity with prostate cancer....

There is a high risk for trace element deficiencies in long-term tube fed patients but assessment for trace elements status has been neglected in Korea. The aim of this study was to find the feature...

We have established that acute intraduodenal infusion of the fatty acid, lauric acid (“C12”), markedly reduces energy intake in healthy subjects in the absence of adverse effects. The aim of this study...

Prediction equations are often applied to estimate the resting energy expenditure (REE) of end-stage renal disease patients. The accuracy of these equations in elderly on hemodialysis (HD) has not been...

The nomenclature in clinical nutrition differs locally, among (para)medical disciplines, and both nationally and internationally. The inconsistencies hamper public, professional and scientific discussions....

Eating rate has gained the attention of scientific research due to its potential association with obesity and its co-morbidities, though evidence of its effects on satiety is limited. This study aimed...

Since 2007, a steady increase in total parenteral nutrition (TPN) consumption and associated costs was noticed in our hospital. High use of TPN in hospitalized patients contributes considerably to hospital...

To evaluate the effect of ethanol on body weight and biomarkers of oxidative stress such as the activities of catalase (CAT), superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione S-transferase (GST), glutathione...

Worldwide unhealthy dietary behaviours in women and men in reproductive age are an increasing problem with adverse effects on reproduction. This emphasizes the need for a simple tool to assess the habitual...

There is no consensus on the recommended amounts of copper to be administered to critically ill patients on parenteral nutrition, as requirements are variable and very difficult to determine in different...

More than 60% people in India suffer from anemia. Supplementation of iron as a state policy for decades has not brought about significant decline in its incidence. India also harbors high malnutrition...

Weight gain is a common problem for breast cancer patients treated with chemotherapy. It increases the risk of several comorbidities and possibly cancer recurrence. We assessed whether weight gain depends...

High protein, low fat (HP) diets have established efficacy for weight management, but their effects on psychological well-being, particularly in men have not been well studied. This study compared an...

Citrullinemia Type II is a hereditary disease characterized by citrine and arginine succinate deficiency in the liver. Here we report the first Brazilian patient described with Citrullinemia Type II...

The link between food and health has been documented since Antiquity. The aim of the article is to show that the alleged Hippocratic phrase “let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food” is a widespread...

Few studies have evaluated how well ultrasonographic measurements of fat correlate with anthropomorphic measurements and insulin resistance in juveniles. Moreover, the significance of an accumulation...

Soluble transferrin receptor (sTfR) is a recent test used to assess iron status and diagnose iron deficiency. Unlike Ferritin, it does not change during acute phase responses. The aim was to (1) review...

Severe obesity is still increasing in recent years and is associated with a high rate of morbidity and mortality. Obesity is a chronic disease caused by the interaction of genetic factors with the environment;...

Nursing care requires knowledge of the best possible care techniques and plays a significant role in the nutritional status of cancer patients. The main purpose was assessing the changes in the nutritional...